Un avion de marfă fără pilot a zburat singur 200 de kilometri

A pilotless cargo plane, Pelican Cargo, successfully flew 200 kilometers in California, aiming for commercial authorization by the end of 2026. Built by Pyka, it carries 180 kg over 320 km without a manual backup. Competitor Reliable Robotics has raised $160 million and is valued near $1 billion, retrofitting existing aircraft for autonomous flight. Pyka's previous models include agricultural drones, and they are also exploring military applications. The market for short cargo routes is growing, with competition from companies in the U.S. and abroad, including China and Amazon.